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Find out what the MOD War Detectives get up to throughout their days
Introducing the JCCC team.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Use the service to find the location of people in prison when you do not know which prison they are in - contact details, what you need to include
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies
The different types of SIA licence, and which job activities need a licence.
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
The DSCU is an independent, professional and global Service Police force that has jurisdiction to investigate serious crime alleged to have been committed by persons subject to service law, both in the UK and overseas.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
Get crime maps and statistics for your area.
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Information about when you need to submit substantial amendments to a clinical trial including changes to the trial sponsor or legal representative, Investigational medicinal product certification and importation.
Report someone who you think may be living or working in the UK illegally, employing someone illegally
Ask your local police to give you a copy of the information they hold about you - CRB check, DBS check, proof of identity
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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